The Big Book of Bugs

by Robertson

• ISBN13: 9780941807333
• ISBN10: 0941807339
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: Welcome Books

Summary

Why do bees make honey? How do spiders spin their webs? Which is the smartest bug? Its question like these keep you or your child up at night, this book on the creepy-crawly world of minibeasts is for you! The Big Book of Bugs is loaded with all the facts, figues, and lore any kid (or kid-at-heart) could ever want to know about bugs. And it's fun! This colorful, creatively illustrated volume, with in-depth explorations of bugs habitats and habits, gives you access to the various and entertaining ways in which bugs and people affect each other's lives. And its all done in the most user-friendly was possible with: Twenty 3-D illustrations paired together with the 3-d glasses Over 575 color illustrations and photographs Pages and pages of profiles and close-up examinations of all kinds of bugs Answers to all the most common (and uncommon) questions about bugs Facts about bugs Quizzes that test your bug knowledge Dozens of animal-friendly activities and experiements that kids can do at home

Author Biography

Matthew Robertson has worked at the London Zoo's Ivertebrate Conservation Center (Insect House) for over twelve years, three of them as Head Keeper. He wrote the 65-part series called Bugs for DeAgostini, which has been translated for markets in Italy. Spain, Argentina, and Brazil. This book is based upon that series. He has written about bugs for more than 10 years and has travelled the world in search of evermore creepy crawlies.